Czech mate

Prague, Prague... what a beautiful city. I can't believe how different each of the cities we have been to are. Prague is a city with windy streets, canals everywhere, magnificent castles and clock towers. Truly a city different from any other. I was here five years ago and this trip I was surprised to see all the commercialism that has infiltrated the city in the past few years. At least there was more then I remember. Despite all the McDonalds and Starbucks the city still holds quite a majestic charm.

Since we love walking and exploring we spent our first day in Prague walking all around the city... the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and it's clock tower (with the creepy gnomes that slowly move at each hour), and walking down the side of the Vltava River. Over our next two days we visited the Prague Castle and Cathedral, checked out the Jewish Synagogues, and hiked up to the top of a mountain for a breath taking view of the city. The weather while we were there could not have been better. The Olympics started while we were in Prague and we watched the opening ceremonies in style, at a crowded Czech bar at 3pm on a Friday.

As in all the cities we visit, we made it a priority to experience the traditional cuisine. We found a cool cafeteria style Czech restaurant where we experienced pork and beef goulash, goulash soup, and lots of dumplings. Not to bad I have to say. Oh, did I mention the beer? Yes, beer is also a big part of the Czech cuisine, Pislner was my local favorite. Sidenote: they do have a Budwiser Budvar Beer that is similar to the American version, apparently court is still in session over who owns the actual Budwiser name.

Of course we met a bunch of great people in Prague which always makes a city even more special and memorable in our minds.